Pensions income needed to retire rises

Feb 09, 2024

The amount needed for a single person to have a moderate retirement has risen to £31,300, according to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).

The rising cost of living and an…

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Over one million miss self assessment deadline

Feb 07, 2024

Over one million self assessment taxpayers missed the filing deadline at midnight on 31 January, according to data published by HMRC.

A record 11.5 million taxpayers did file their 2022/23 self…

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Clarity on new border checks is vital, says BCC

Jan 30, 2024

The government must clarify plans around new customs processes as firms remain in the dark about crucial aspects of their operation, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

The first phase…

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Tax cuts may have to be scrapped due to 'economic bind', warns IFS

Jan 26, 2024

Tax cut promises may need to be scrapped as a result of the UK being in an 'unfortunate economic and fiscal bind', the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.

The next government…

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Only a third of UK adults confident with self assessment

Jan 22, 2024

Just 35% of UK adults are confident they could complete the self assessment tax return form correctly, according to research by Standard Life.

Three in ten UK adults admit they do not feel confident…

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Raise VAT threshold to £100,000, says FSB

Jan 18, 2024

The government should raise the turnover threshold for VAT from £85,000 to £100,000, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The business group said that this would give firms…

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Artificial Intelligence will affect jobs and worsen inequality, says IMF

Jan 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) will affect almost 40% of all jobs around the world and deepen inequality, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

In a new analysis, IMF researchers examined…

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Government borrowing falls as Chancellor hints at tax cuts in Spring Budget

Jan 15, 2024

Government borrowing fell to £7.8 billion in December 2023 giving Chancellor Jeremy Hunt more scope to make the tax cuts he has hinted at in the Spring Budget.

The Office for National Statistics…

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HMRC sends warning to cryptoasset users

Jan 12, 2024

As the use of cryptoassets continues to grow HMRC is warning people to check if they need to complete a self assessment tax return for the 2022/23 tax year to avoid potential penalties.

Anyone…

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